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set something/someone on fire
idiom
to cause something or someone to start burning: 纵火焚烧;使…燃烧
A peace activist had set herself on fire in protest over the government's involvement in the war.一反战女子点火自焚，以抗议政府参战。
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
to start burning
catch fireA washing machine caught fire, sending the whole building up in flames.
catch alightHe was badly burned when his clothing caught alight.
kindleWe set up our tents and kindled a fire.
burst into flames Two men had a miracle escape when their helicopter burst into flames.
combustOily rags placed near an open flame could spontaneously combust.
igniteThe gasoline ignited and the house was engulfed in flames.
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